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Home My WebLink About1738 FLOWER ST or WATERLOO 11 RESCUE -..cam \� , INSPECTION REPORT \ AI U� 7 (-_-) 6\ C 1738 FLOWER ST, WATERLOO IA 50701 J 1 DETAILS Inspection Date: 12/30/2021 I Inspection Type:Rental Inspection I Inspection Number:7050 I Shift: N/A I Station: N/A I Unit: N/A 1 Lead Inspector:BARRY STRATTON I Other Inspectors: N/A I Fee:$50.00 �S S _ s, STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL 1013.3-Illumination Exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated. Exception:Tactile signs required by Section 1013.4 need not be provided with illumination. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Egress/exit lights still not working FAIL 1025.5-Illumination Where photoluminescent exit path markings are installed,they shall be provided with not less than 1 footcandle(11 lux)of illumination for not less than 60 minutes prior to periods when the building is occupied and continuously during the building occupancy. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Lights still not working in hallways.Several lights plugged into extension cords running under doors form apartments and some wired into baseboard heaters. FAIL 1031.2-Reliability Required exit accesses,exits and exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency where the building area served by the means of egress is occupied.An exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with a means of egress. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments: FAIL 605.1 -Abatement of Identified electrical hazards shall be abated. Identified hazardous electrical conditions electrical hazards in permanent wiring shall be brought to the attention of the responsible code official. Electrical wiring,devices,appliances and other equipment that is modified or damaged and constitutes an electrical shock or fire hazard shall not be used. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Globes are needed on all lights. Lights need to be in working condition.Outlets in unit 2 need repaired since upper portion does not work. Extension cords wired into baseboard heaters need removed.Shop lights from#2 hanging in entry way. Extension cord from unit#4 to#3. Printed on 12130/2021 C 11:57 Page 1 of 5 ' s STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL 703.2-Opening protectives Opening protectives shall be maintained in an operative condition in accordance with NFPA 80.Where allowed by the fire code official,the application of field-applied labels associated with the maintenance of opening protectives shall follow the requirements of the approved third-party certification organization accredited for listing the opening protective. Fire doors and smoke barrier doors shall not be blocked or obstructed,or otherwise made inoperable. Fusible links shall be replaced promptly whenever fused or damaged. Fire door assemblies shall not be modified. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Fire doors missing hardware and doors held in open position. FAIL 901.6-Inspection,testing and Fire detection,alarm,and extinguishing systems,mechanical smoke exhaust maintenance systems,and smoke and heat vents shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times,and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected,tested and maintained or removed. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Alarm still has not been tested and had maintenance. FAIL 901.6.1 -Standards Fire protection systems shall be inspected,tested and maintained in accordance with the referenced standards listed in Table. Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Alarm FAIL 906.1 -Where required Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations: 1.In new and existing Group A,B,E,F, H,I, M,R-1,R-2, R-4 and S occupancies.Exception:In Group R-2 occupancies,portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1-A:10-B:C.2.Within 30 feet(9144 mm) of commercial cooking equipment.3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored,used or dispensed.4.On each floor of structures under construction,except Group R-3 occupancies,in accordance with Section 3315.1. 5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1.6,Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories,computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the fire code official. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Still Need fire extinguishers for building FAIL 907.2.11 -Single-and Listed single-and multiple-station smoke alarms complying with UL 217 shall be multiple-station smoke installed in accordance with Sections 907.2.11.1 through 907.2.11.6 and NFPA 72. alarms Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Smoke detectors missing unit 2 needs smoke detectors in each bedroom and outside of the bedroom.All apartments need to meet this requirement. Printed an 12/30/2021 C?'1.57 Page 2 of 5 1 f STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL R2-Unsafe Equipment Was the presence of unsafe equipment noted during the inspection?Equipment may include boilers,heating equipment,elevator,moving stairways,electrical wiring,and flammable liquid containers.(IPMC 108.1.2) Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:No permits or inspections for the sanitary water system work preformed at listed address. No excavation permit was obtained for ROW work. FAIL R3-Unfit for Human Is the structure found to be fit for human occupancy according to the code?(IPMC Occupancy 108.1.3) Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Building is lacking maintenance. 108.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy.A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe,unlawful or,because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested,contains filth and contamination,or lacks ventilation, illumination,sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code,or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. Court Order to vacate building. FAIL R4-Exterior Property Areas Is the exterior property area maintained in a clean,safe,and sanitary condition?This includes grading and drainage,sidewalks and driveways,weeds,and pest infestations.(IPMC 302) Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Debris all over the rear of the property. FAIL R5- Exterior Structure Is the exterior of the structure maintained in good repair,structurally sound and sanitary state?(IPMC 304) Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Concrete block still not corrected FAIL R6-Interior Structure Has the interior of the structure and equipment inside been maintained in good repair,structurally sound,and in a sanitary condition?(IPMC 305) Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Still need new kitchen faucet in unit#2. Exhaust fan in unit#2 need cover.Shower in unit#2 has peeling paint.Door jambs and weather strip still not fixed.Windows are broken on rear of building.Owner has never requested re-inspection to check completed work. FAIL R6.A.-Interior Structure- Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1) Unsafe Conditions Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Exit/egress lights still not working, no fire extinguishers,sanitary conditions of building Printed on 12/30/2021 11:57 Page 3 of 5 STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL R6.B.-Residential Heating Are dwellings provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68F?(IPMC 602.2) Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Maintenance of furnaces is needed FAIL R6.C.-Mechanical Eqiupment Are mechanical appliances properly installed and maintained in good working condition?(IPMC 603.1) Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments: GENERAL NOTES BARRY STRATTON-12/30/2021 @ 11:56 Unit#2 and common areas BARRY STRATTON-12/30/2021 @ 11:56 9-7-6:DENIAL,SUSPENSION,REVOCATION OR NONRENEWAL:A.Grounds:The licensing officer or building official may revoke,suspend,deny or decline to renew any landlord license issued under section 9-7-4 of this chapter or any rental registration permit issued under section 9-7-5 of this chapter for any of the following grounds:3. Failure to correct deficiencies noted in notices of violation within the time specified in the notice. REINSPECTION DATE 02/01/2022 CONTACT SIGNATURE Dominic Tangen Signed on:12/30/2021 @ 11:56 \L INSPECTOR SIGNATURE BARRY STRATTON Signed on:12/30/2021 @ 11:56 Printed on 12./30,2021 a:11.57 Page 4 of 5 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION? BARRY STRATTON barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org (319)231-9147 Printed on 12/30/2021 4311:57 Page 5 of 5